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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy OtsukaEP. 330: Why Being Yourself Is the Smartest Strategy with Elizabeth ElfenbeinTired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___What happens when you stop trying to prove your worth and start building what only you can see? Elizabeth Elfenbein is a creative powerhouse, a purpose-driven leader, and a visionary storyteller who’s redefining women’s health, equity, and representation on a global scale. But like so many ADHD women, that journey started with feeling like she didn’t quite fit in.Diagno...
2025-04-3048 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Beth Garner Women’s Health leader, clinician, and scientist on impacting millions of lives.Today we’re getting under the hood of Dr. Beth Garner a mother, daughter, sister, Board Certified OBGYN, seasoned strategic- and business-minded executive, and corporate board member with a career-long focus on addressing unmet needs in conditions and issues that affect women’s health and quality of life. Born and raised in Nigeria, she brings a global view to her work in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. Elizabeth (Beth) is currently the US Chief Scientific Officer of Ferring, a leading mid-size global company focused on reproductive and maternal health, microbiome and gastrointestinal therapeutics, and uro-o...
2024-05-1047 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Kathy Overbeke on supporting daughters in the family business.Today we are getting under the hood with Dr. Kathy Overbeke, a mom, daughter, sister, wife, friend, entrepreneur, executive coach, family business advisor, international speaker, and advocate for women. She is passionate about raising awareness of gender bias in family businesses and helping daughters and families understand the drivers, effects (including mental health effects), and advantages of resolving this unrecognized and tough issue.Overbeke co-founded and operated two businesses for over 25 years. Her career path pivoted in her late 50s when she grew curious about the role of daughters in family businesses. She returned to school, entered the...
2023-11-1637 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Latha Alaparthi on perseverance as a woman in medicine.Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Latha Alaparthi a daughter, sister, mom, wife, women’s advocate, and a physician. Latha completed her medical degree in India and moved to CT in 1993. After completing internal medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology training at the Yale University hospital system, she began her career as a gastroenterologist in private practice in 2001.During her nearly 22 years of practice, Latha was involved in several leadership roles within and outside of her practice, including running the practice for 6 years as Managing Partner, President of the medical staff of a Comm...
2023-11-1047 min
Under the SisterhoodMegan Okin on solving customers’ pain points holistically with technology.Today we’re getting under the hood of Megan Okin a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, and a senior product manager at Flatiron Health, a healthtech company dedicated to improving cancer treatment and advancing research by leveraging real-world evidence in oncology. Megan has been with Flatiron for over 7 years and has held various positions within the company ranging from customer success to technical solutions engineering. During her tenure at Flatiron, Megan also earned her master’s degree from Stanford University in Clinical Informatics Management while working full-time. Megan is passionate about helping to improve t...
2023-11-0237 min
Under the SisterhoodElizabeth Elfenbein on her journey to global sisterhood.Today we’re getting under the hood of Elizabeth Elfenbein a mother, daughter, sister, visionary, changemaker, internationally acclaimed storyteller, creative leader, and passionate advocate for women's well-being. As the Founder and CEO of Under the Sisterhood and the not-for-profit arm Sistergood, she's on a mission to strengthen women through the power of sisterhood globally. Elizabeth's remarkable journey is marked by a string of prestigious awards, including ELITE Disruptor by PM360 and Online All-Star by OMMA for developing industry-first customer experiences. Her groundbreaking work and commitment to building innovative solutions are...
2023-10-2742 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Barbara Entsuah on how medical missions inspired her journey.Today we’re getting under hood of Dr. Barbara Entsuah a mother, sister, friend and women’s advocate, a Physician specializing in Family Medicine.She obtained her medical degree at the University of Ghana Medical School in Ghana, West Africa and she did her Family Medicine Residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has practiced medicine in Ghana, Liberia, Canada and the United States for over 30 years. She presently lives in Florida, where she has practiced medicine in the city of Clermont for over 14 years.Dr Barbara loves Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine and always...
2023-10-1953 min
Under the SisterhoodFounder + CEO Dana Donofree designing for chest inclusion.Today we’re getting under the hood with Dana Donofree a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and the founder and CEO of AnaOno.Diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20’s, Dana founded AnaOno out of her own necessity and desire for not only beautiful but comfortable lingerie that fit her surgically altered body. After a mastectomy with reconstruction traditional bras no longer fit, and Dana was certain there must be more than just sports bras and camisoles out there. With a degree in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design, and a successful fashion industry career...
2023-10-1243 min
Under the SisterhoodEfrat Roman serving her community as a Femtech entrepreneur.It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and today we’re getting under the hood with Efrat Roman a serial FemTech entrepreneur, a feminist and activist, a keynote speaker, and an open water swimmer. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, Efrat served as an IDF intelligence soldier in occupied Bethlehem, at the rise of the first Intifada, which exposed her to experiences that shaped her political awareness and views, and led her to become an activist for human rights and equality. When she was 11 her grandmother died of ovarian cancer, when she was 15, her moth...
2023-10-0551 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Emily Cunnings on being a woman physician in a safety net hospital.Today we’re getting under the hood with Emily Cunnings a daughter, wife, serious cat mom and an Internal Medicine physician. As a third year Internal Medicine resident at Temple University Hospital, Emily plans to start her career this June in hospital medicine. She calls herself a true “Pennsylvania,” as she been in all corners of the state. Born and raised is suburban West Chester where she started her medical career as a pharmacy technician, to rural medicine where she completed her medical school training at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and now spends time in the h...
2023-09-2940 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Stacy Feiner on relationships are the connective tissue to purpose.Today we are getting under the hood with Dr. Stacy Feiner, mother, daughter, friend, psychologist, change agent, and champion for family-owned and women-owned businesses in all stages of growth. Stacy serves as a Psychologist-In-Residence for law firms, a Human Capital Advisor for Private Equity firms, an advisor to the Utah Athlete Eligibility Commission, and Board Director for Goodwill Industries and other mission-driven organizations. She is an author of two books, a contributor to Psychology Today Magazine, and keynote speaker. Fascinated by people and culture, Stacy has lived in 8 US cities and traveled through 9 co...
2023-09-2152 min
Under the SisterhoodIkram Guerd on inspiring and mentoring future women leaders.Today we’re getting under the hood of Ikram Guerd a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, and VP of Global Marketing of ASPIVIX & Managing Director US, an innovative women’s health company focused on making gynecology now modern with gentle in mind.Born in France with a multicultural background, Ikram has always been passionate about healthcare since childhood driven by the purpose of making a positive impact. With 18+ years of experience in international marketing in healthcare, she’s fully dedicated to empowering women for better and gentle care they deserve by raising a...
2023-09-1541 min
Under the SisterhoodShedding light on gender equity in sport with Dr. Rachael Bullingham.Today we’re getting under hood of Dr. Rachael Bullingham, wife, daughter, sister, auntie an academic focused on equity, diversity and inclusion within sport. Within her career Rachael has been a Physical Education teacher in school and has led Physical Education degrees at university. Her research predominately investigates issues surrounding gender and LGBTQ+ within the sporting arena.In 2021 Rachael moved to the University of Gloucestershire and has subsequently co-chaired the Pride network and the Women’s network as well as supporting the launch of an allyship scheme. Rachael is also on the executive board of the W...
2023-09-0148 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Joanne Berger-Sweeney Under the Sisterhood's Sister of the Year.Today we are celebrating our Sister of the Year, Dr. Joanne Berger-Sweeney a mother, daughter, sister, friend an accomplished neuroscientist and experienced leader in higher education and the Twenty-Second President of Trinity College.She’s the first African American and the first woman to serve as president of the college since it was founded in 1823, Berger-Sweeney is a champion of a liberal arts education, improving campus equity and diversity, fostering community and global engagement, caring for the school’s proud alumni, and preparing students to lead bold and transformative lives. She has served on ma...
2023-08-2550 min
Under the SisterhoodCandi N. Smiley on supporting women through Title IX.Today we’re getting under the hood with Ms. Candi N. Smiley, a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, recently named one of Sports Illustrated’ s, “100 Most Influential Black Women in Sports”, and an attorney with an enduring passion for the intersection of sports, gender and the law. Early in her career this passion took her to USA Track & Field’s Business & Legal Affairs department and later to the National Football League’s Management Council. In 2014 Attorney Smiley made a career change and decided to focus her passion and legal acumen on the eradication of Sexual Harassme...
2023-08-181h 05
Under the SisterhoodSherri Snelling on how to self care with "Me Time Monday" moments.Today we're getting under the hood of Sherri Snelling a sister, daughter, friend, women’s advocate, corporate gerontologist, “authorpreneur” and founder/CEO of Caregiving Club, a strategic consulting and educational content creation firm with expertise in caregiver wellness, well-home design, and brain health/Alzheimer’s. She is the host of the podcast, “Caregiving Club On Air,” producer/host of the unscripted TV show, “Handle With Care,” and author of A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care (2013).Her new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a...
2023-08-1157 min
Under the SisterhoodAliza Freud on the power of women influencers in health.Today we’re getting under the hood with Aliza Freud a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate, founder, and CEO of She Speaks.Aliza has always believed in the power of women -- as entrepreneurs, consumers, leaders, and as a community. She founded SheSpeaks in 2008 with a mission to amplify women's voices after 10 years at American Express where she rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Global Marketing. Today, SheSpeaks is an award-winning influencer marketing company renowned for uncovering women's insights and creating needle-moving programs for some of the world's most iconi...
2023-08-0456 min
Under the SisterhoodNayelly Hernandez-Walker on finding her safe space in sport.Today we’re getting under the hood of Nayelly Hernandez-Walker a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, retired professional squash player, a high performance coach, and university team coach.She was MVP and First Team-All American in College Squash (and the first Mexican female to be recruited in college squash).Nayelly played at Trinity College for 3 seasons. She represented Team Mexico for 15 years and at 4 World Team Championships, 2 Pan-American Games winning a Doubles Gold Medal in 2011 Several Pan-American Championships, and Central American and Caribbean Games winning a Gold Team Medal in 2006....
2023-07-241h 02
Under the SisterhoodChristina Langdon on advocating for self and health.Today we’re getting under the hood of Christina Langdon a mother, daughter, sister, passionate entrepreneur, and author of For Success Sake! Simple Steps for Extraordinary Success in Leadership and Life, and is a high-performance success coach to women C.E.O.s, Founders, and leaders. After thirty years of leading sales and marketing teams at media brands, including Martha Stewart Living Omni media and Fast Company, she now helps leaders and businesses achieve more than they thought possible. After a diagnosis of AML Leukemia, she decided to let go of the debilitating ‘shou...
2023-07-2047 min
Under the SisterhoodAnu Bhatnaghar on how sisterhood will change the world.Today we’re getting under the hood with Anu Bhatnagar a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, mentor, healer, and women’s health strategist and thought leader.Anu is living and enjoying the beautiful flow of life. Merging her healing and strategic advisory roles in the business of healthcare equity, she leads a self-love movement for girls and women. She uses her three-decade-long meditative and healing journey to help women enjoy radiant health and authentic living. She serves as a mentor helping women founders to amplify their voices and tap into heart-centered leadership. She is...
2023-07-1356 min
Under the SisterhoodBinnie Klein on language and the art of psychotherapy.Today we’re getting under the hood of Binnie Klein a daughter, sister, friend, author, songwriter, radio show host, and psychotherapist. Binnie wears many hats and wonders why she isn’t growing taller! She’s a psychotherapist in New Haven, CT. She’s been a Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University. She’s an author of poems, essays, and a memoir about her unusual venture into boxing. She hosts a music radio show, “A Miniature World” twice a month at the alternative station WPKN, out of Bridgeport, CT, and streaming globally. Most recently...
2023-07-061h 17
Under the SisterhoodDanielle Sunberg on women climbing the inner wellness mountain.Today we’re getting under the hood of Danielle Sunberg a mother, daughter, sister, friend, a former attorney turned TEDx and authentic leadership speaker, author, and transformational coach to high performers. After working 20-hour days during trial and being diagnosed with depression, Danielle left her firm to travel six continents, exploring how to create a truly fulfilling life.Now a leading authority on authentic leadership, Danielle guides clients to leapfrog to new levels of personal satisfaction while amplifying impact. Danielle helps individual clients and organizations to transform from the inside out, up-leveling their org...
2023-06-3056 min
Under the SisterhoodWe need to take better care of women with Keren Leshem.Today we’re getting under the hood of Keren Leshem a mother, daughter, sister and the CEO and Board Member at OCON Healthcare. An innovative women’s health company.She was featured in FORBES magazine as one of 3 women shaping the future of women’s health, and has recently been invited to the World Economic Forum as a technology pioneer and named 1 of 100 women of influence by Entrepreneur magazine. Keren is a Board Director at a Swiss company: ASPIVIX, and a steering committee member with the NIH - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation IEF (Innovati...
2023-06-2346 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Erica Bowen on coaching at the intersection of leadership and well-being.Today we’re getting under the hood of Dr. Erica Bowen a mother, wife, daughter, sister, Registered Forensic Psychologist and Coaching Psychologist, podcast host, and author from England. For much of the last 20 years has Erica worked as an academic focusing on preventing domestic violence through understanding how best to work with men who were abusive in their intimate relationships.In 2020, like so many other people globally, Erica decided to change her career path, building on her academic and life experience. Currently, Erica runs Lady Rebel Leader Coaching through which she empowers purpose-driven wom...
2023-06-1643 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Taniqua Miller on humanizing women's health.Today we’re getting under the hood of Dr. Taniqua Miller a mother, daughter, sister, dynamic speaker, board-certified OB/GYN & women’s health physician, empowerment coach, and midlife/menopause health expert committed to empowering women in their midlife journey through education and community.From a young age, Dr. Taniqua was committed to empowering women and girls through the pivotal transitions of puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause. As a teenager, she witnessed her mother experience debilitating menopausal symptoms with little support from her healthcare providers. It was a theme she repeatedly saw as she cared for women in m...
2023-06-0858 min
Under the SisterhoodNavigating motherhood + work + healthcare with Sara Okin Livengood.Today we’re getting under the hood of Sara Okin Livengood a mother, daughter, sister, friend, and currently head of product at Modern Age, a healthcare company focused on proactively slowing down aging both inside and out. Sara is passionate about healthcare and was eager to enter the world of health tech after going through the birth of her daughter and seeing firsthand how women’s health is completely fragmented.Though Modern Age is her first time working in healthcare, Sara has always had a female-focused career starting with working as a buyer for D...
2023-06-0251 min
Under the SisterhoodKirthika Parmeswaran on finding maternal wellness.Today we’re getting under the hood of Kirthika Parmeswaran a mother, daughter, sister, Founder, CEO and a Board Member of Vital Start Health, an innovative reproductive and maternal mental health company using Virtual Reality from the University of Pennsylvania.Kirthika is a Wharton alum, with deep expertise across business and technology. She has won numerous awards and honors, including Outstanding Leadership in Healthcare award, DARPA award, ACE & MVP awards for outstanding contribution to the company’s success. She is an impactful thought leader and has held key positions in R&D at Erics...
2023-05-2643 min
Under the SisterhoodRobyn Streisand on mental health touches everyone.Today we’re getting under the hood of Robyn Streisand a mother, daughter, sister, friend, health, and wellness advocate, and the founder of The Mixx and Titanium with diversity in mind. A trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community, she has made it her mission to make marketing and advertising more inclusive. As the recipient of AdColor’s 2021 Advocate Award, Crain’s 2021 Notable LGBTQ Leader Award, AdAge’s “Women to Watch” and the OUT100, Robyn is recognized as a gifted connector, strategic problem-solver and champion of marginalized communities. As well as being an active member of her own com...
2023-05-1953 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Ellie McCance-Katz on serving the mental health community.Today we’re getting under the hood of Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, a mother, daughter, sister, friend, and psychiatrist. Ellie served as the first Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and as the Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. She obtained her Ph.D. from Yale University with a specialty in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She is board certified in General Psychiatry and in Addiction Psychiatry and she is a...
2023-05-1252 min
Under the SisterhoodWomen’s health inside and out with Komel Caruso.Today we’re getting under the hood of Komel Caruso a mother, daughter, sister, and the Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of HerMD. HerMD was inspired by her mother, who nearly lost her life due to repeated dismissals in the healthcare system. HerMD’s mission is to ensure patients are not invisible - that they are seen, heard, and given the time to express all of their healthcare concerns in a shame and stigma-free environment.She has a deep understanding of the customer and the patient's needs. Her unique ability is tran...
2023-05-0548 min
Under the SisterhoodLucy and Milly on awakening women around the world.Celebrating two powerhouse women Lucy & Milly during Women's History Month who have overcome immense challenges, have now created their dream life and are now on a mission to help others do the same! Milly's story is one that will leave you feeling inspired and awed. Despite facing some of life's toughest challenges, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and food, and even a suicide attempt, Milly refused to give up. She knew that if she could turn her life around, others could too! Her resilience and determination have inspired countless others to take control of their lives a...
2023-03-311h 11
Under the SisterhoodMagaly Nagpal on creating space for women to be seen.Celebrating Magaly Nagpal during Women's History Month a wife, mother, daughter, friend, advocate and supporter of diversity, equality, inclusion and social justice as a Spanish teacher. Magaly was born in La Antigua Guatemala. An only child but grew up surrounded by the love and care of a large extended family. She was raised by a single mother from whom she learned the value of hard work, commitment, independence, generosity and the importance of self-care.Her background in education provided her with valuable skills that she could apply to her teaching career and as a mother. H...
2023-03-3051 min
Under the SisterhoodSola Davies on having freedom and wings as a Nigerian woman.Celebrating Sola Davies during Women’s History Month a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, nurse practitioner, and entrepreneur.The early part of Sola’s life was spent in national service for her country, Nigeria. She did a year of National Service as a Nursing Officer in the State Civil Service following her undergraduate degree. She later moved into the General Administrative Cader and then went on to do a Post Graduate degree in Public Administration. Sola was with the Lagos State Civil Service of Nigeria for 13 years as a Public Administrator.In 1994 Sola retire...
2023-03-2933 min
Under the SisterhoodWomen are designed for connection with Amy Danielson.Celebrating Amy Danielson during Women’s History Month a stepmother, daughter, sister, friend, creative, dancer, choreographer, teacher, and NGO entrepreneur. She is Head of Programming for Under the Sisterhood, Executive Director of Sistergood, a certified practitioner of the Compassion Key®, and Founder of SōlView.Amy received a Bachelor of Performing Arts with a major in Dance Performance. She is certified in various movement modalities and has taught classes, workshops, and intensives all over the world. She is the founder of Genesis: Sarajevo, an NGO with the mission to help rebuild arts in post-conflict regions. She ran the...
2023-03-2845 min
Under the SisterhoodBecky Chidester on the power of being a woman leader who listens.Celebrating Becky Chidester during Women's History Month. Becky is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, thought leader and healthcare marketing executive.Becky is a visionary leader. During a journey that included founding and serving as CEO of Wunderman Thompson Health for more than a decade, she developed a particular interest and expertise in motivating action in the areas of health and wellness, and of women in business. Currently Becky is providing executive-level leadership as a strategic advisor to entrepreneurial startups and continues to mentor women around the world. If you h...
2023-03-2748 min
Under the SisterhoodTania Carpio on the journey to finding her woman self.Celebrating Tania Carpio during Women's History Month. Tania is a daughter, sister, friend, preschool teacher, creative, certified breathwork coach, and sound healer in training.Tania is passionate about helping people live their best lives and helping them feel welcomed, included, and taken care of. She believes in choosing kindness and in digging deep to discover who we are at our core in order to live our most authentic lives.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you ca...
2023-03-2650 min
Under the SisterhoodKathalynn Turner Davis on her journey from Hollywood to spirituality.Celebrating Kathalynn Turner Davis during Women's History Month. Kathalynn is a life coach, psychotherapist, certified Sedona Method coach, high performance specialist and workshop leader, as well as an actress and writer.Kathalynn has studied both Eastern and Western philosophies and teachings. She has traveled the globe to meet with many of the world-renowned teachers, swamis’ avatars. In addition to her long psychotherapist and coaching practice, she has a body of work in film, television and theater.As a coach and a teacher, her mission is to equip you with the tools and methods to bring ab...
2023-03-251h 02
Under the SisterhoodJune Laffey on finding her gifts as a woman.Celebrating June Laffey during Women's History Month a sister, mother, Global Creative Leader, Executive Creative Coach; Trailblazer, Psychic Channel, and Founder & Owner of the TopiTopi Spiritual Retreat.Through her extraordinary career in advertising June has created and championed globally awarded ideas, chaired the top international health award shows, helped build creative reputations, careers and businesses. She is one of the world’s most impactful and respected leaders in her field. June is now empowering creative leaders to be their best with her Executive Creative Coaching business, FUN (For U Now). Her mission is to build a n...
2023-03-2456 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Laura Gemmell striving to lift up women.Celebrating Laura Gemmell during Women’s History Month a current OB/GYN resident, and future REI fellow at Columbia University. She grew up in Toronto and is a true Canadian at heart. She values her strong relationships with women and believes we should always strive to lift each other up. She is fiercely passionate about providing excellent health care to women across all ages and backgrounds in New York City where she currently resides.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotif...
2023-03-2336 min
Under the SisterhoodIsadora Capraro on finding herself as an artist and a woman.Celebrating Isadora Capraro during Women's History Month a daughter, sister, friend, Argentinian and Italian artist, and an entrepreneur who owns her own art business. She currently resides in South Hampton NY.Isadora studied fine arts at Manuel Belgrano National School of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her paintings play with the limits between figuration and abstraction, creating an image in which the viewer can find human shapes, animals, and symbols, hidden between colors and textures. In this colorful space, time slows down and lends room for presence. Her work brings the viewer the possibility to attend...
2023-03-2239 min
Under the SisterhoodMary Giuliani on the importance of surrounding yourself with strong women.Celebrating Mary Giuliani is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, two-time author (with her third book, “HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE NO ONE” set to publish this spring), celebrity caterer and entrepreneur.What happens when a celebrated "caterer to the stars" begins to REALLY ponder "what's it all about?" Mary Giuliani deconstructs her ever-evolving existential internal conversation in a new collection of essays, beginning when all the world (and all the stars) are ordered to stay home. Armed with an arsenal of pigs in a blanket and what felt like all the vodka in Manhattan, Mary...
2023-03-2147 min
Under the SisterhoodCommunicating through dance with Zulejha Kečo.Celebrating Zulejha Kečo during Women's History Month. Zulejha is a daughter, sister, friend, ballerina at the National Theatre Sarajevo, a contemporary dancer with Balkan Dance Project- a platform which unites dancers and choreographers from the Balkan region and former Yugoslavia. She’s a dance teacher who is bringing contemporary dance to Bosnia and Herzegovina where this dance form is still at the beginning of its development.She is passionate about dance and she’s on a mission to popularize classical ballet and contemporary dance in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Through her education and collaboration with diffe...
2023-03-2037 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Christine Bastl breaking the glass ceiling as a woman doctor.Celebrating Dr. Christine Bastl during Women's History Month. Dr. Bastl is a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, women’s advocate, mentor, professor emeritus and practicing physician specializing in kidney disease at Temple University Hospital. She was the first woman named Section Chief at Temple where she was Chief of Nephrology. She is a board certified nephrologist and as well in internal medicine. Dr. Bastl has been practicing medicine and healing patients for over 50 years. She has spent several decades leading research in many areas related to kidney disease and has won numerous grants and awards for her wo...
2023-03-1941 min
Under the SisterhoodBrittany Gooden on being a woman storyteller and mentor.Celebrating Brittany Gooden during Women's History Month. Brittany is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, and filmmaker with 10+ years of working in TV, media, and advertising. For her directorial debut, she is investigating the death of her uncle, Izell Parrott who was found hanging in a tree, in a docu-series and podcast called Strange Bird. As a multidisciplinary producer, her work with premier clients in TV, media, and advertising include Netflix, Discovery, Spike, Bustle, Vox, & Under Armour. Brittany also takes great pleasure in mentorship and cultivating safe spaces for young girls and women in creative fields.
2023-03-1841 min
Under the SisterhoodPooja Sinha on women and the language of love.Celebrating Pooja Sinha during Women's History Month. Pooja is a mother, daughter, wife, people person, language coach for children and women, an erstwhile Corporate Leader, Women’s soft skill trainer, German educator, an MBA (Finance), entrepreneur, and Founder of English with Pooja Sinha.She is currently engaged in mentoring children and women across India, the largest democracy in the world for English as a life skill. Her endeavor is to instill oozing confidence in children and women through the medium of the Universal Language of love.If you haven’t already, please give us a...
2023-03-1754 min
Under the SisterhoodBetulia Machado-Eriksson on being a female citizen of the world.Celebrating Betulia Machado-Erikkson during Women's History Month. Betulia is a mother, sister, friend, women’s advocate, nurse, expedition leader, entrepreneur, and now a student of shamanism.Born in Brazil, at the age of 14, Betulia was given away in marriage by her father. The marriage only lasted a few months teaching her to be a phoenix and rise from her ashes. Not too long after she joined her older sister in America. At 18 she left home and joined an ashram in upstate New York.Betulia has lived a storied life having been a chef, owned a r...
2023-03-1652 min
Under the SisterhoodZerline, Brice, and Zaya on the strength of sisterhood in a family.Celebrating Zerline Goodman, and Brice and Zaya Rothenberg during Women's History Month. A mother, daughters, sisters, friends and women’s advocates. Zerline is an attorney in Brooklyn where she's helped thousands of clients over the last 20 years buy and sell real estate. She recently merged her practice to form Dubno & Goodman PLLC.Brice is currently the copy lead at Whoop, a wearable technology company.Zaya Marz is a singer and songwriter with her debut album which just dropped called, “What are you so afraid of” now available on all streaming platforms. She's currently attendi...
2023-03-1555 min
Under the SisterhoodBserat Ghebremicael on her journey to finding her voice as a woman.Celebrating Bserat Ghebremicael during Women's History Month. Bserat is a daughter, sister, friend, mobilizer, creator and disruptor. She currently works at Google where she helps accelerate growth of small and medium-sized app and gaming businesses, and is also the Head of Experience for the Global Black Google Network, leading initiatives ranging from fundraising ~$1M for Black-led businesses and nonprofit organizations to highlighting stories of the incredible Black women that make up the company. Her excitement for new ideas has recently led her to founding her own social impact consulting business, bseratg LLC, and has also le...
2023-03-1449 min
Under the SisterhoodAmina Zamani on escavating limiting beliefs as a woman.Today we’re celebrating Amina Zamani during Women's History Month a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, TEDx speaker, neurolinguistics and peak performance coach. As an executive coach and speaker she guides high potential executives and teams to achieve peak performance productivity, healthier communications, and emotional/spiritual well-being. Using a unique coaching approach consisting of traditional coaching, neuro-linguistic programming, spiritual, and mindfulness techniques, she helps executives transform and guides them to permanent change helping them live a happier and purposeful life.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review a...
2023-03-1345 min
Under the SisterhoodMelanie Whitney on living and breathing mindfulness in relationships.Celebrating Melanie Whitney during Women’s History Month. She has been a Communication Studies Professor for over a decade, teaching students how to mindfully communicate in their relationships.In 2018, she started the Institute For Empowerment, creating training and coaching programs for mindful living and leadership. Melanie’s work has taken her work around the world – speaking on stages for TEDx, LinkedIn, and the United States military. Her mission is to teach busy professionals how to integrate mindfulness into their communication, relationships, and mindset.If you haven’t already, please give us a...
2023-03-1254 min
Under the SisterhoodSu Kwak on making history as a Korean woman and artist.Celebrating Su Kwak during Women's History Month a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, women’s advocate, and a leading Asian-American artist who is esteemed for her atmospheric abstract landscapes. Kwak’s work is included in the permanent collections of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea, the Seoul Museum of art, the Busan Museum of Art, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, and the Brauer Museum of art, among others. Kwak is represented by June Kelly Gallery in Soho, New York City.In October 2022, her "Sky Pass," 2007, watercolor on cut papers mounted on canvas, 24 x 30 inche...
2023-03-1144 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. BCW on dismantling healthcare and going beyond clinical walls.Celebrating Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell during Women's History Month a mother, daughter, sister, friend, children and women’s advocate, TEDx Speaker, Regional Clinical Director @ Carbon Health, Medical Correspondent and Saint Mary's Urgent Care Medical Director & Physician.Dr. Curry-Winchell obtained her medical degree at Ross University and completed her residency at the University of Nevada Reno Family Medicine, graduating in 2015. Board-certified, she is currently a practicing physician, Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity & Co-lead of DEIB for Carbon Health, she is also the Medical Director for Saint Mary’s Medical Group in Reno, NV, as well as the M...
2023-03-1041 min
Under the SisterhoodGina de la Chesnaye on women + suffering + resiliency.Today we are celebrating Gina de la Chesnaye during Women’s History Month. Gina is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, yoga, meditation, and Qi Gong teacher, competitive kickboxer, writer, photographer, humanitarian, and founder and director of The Nachan Project.For 20 years she has practiced and taught contemplative-based mind-body practices for trauma recovery and resiliency to trauma survivors, clinicians, humanitarian aid workers and caregivers.She is an alumna of the 2016 Harvard Program for Refugee Trauma and Recovery Certificate Program and is on the faculty of numerous organizations including The Lineage Project, The International Center for Mental He...
2023-03-1051 min
Under the SisterhoodTess de Rooj on feminism and everything is gendered.Today is International Woman’s Day and we’re celebrating Tess de Rooj an activist, feminist, writer, researcher, lover of nature, and co-founder of THIS IS GENDERED the first feminist online encyclopedia.She believes that everything is gendered. The encyclopedia is an ongoing process to prove this claim. Together with her team, Tess aims to describe the gendered workings, histories, and aspects of all the things that make up our world, from everyday objects to institutional biases.Next to THIS IS GENDERED, Tess works at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her interests lie at the int...
2023-03-0833 min
Under the SisterhoodValerie Alexander on showing up as a woman.Celebrating Valerie Alexander during Women's History Month. Valerie is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, attorney, author, keynote speaker on Creating Impact Worldwide Towards Outsmarting Unconscious Bias, Building Happier Workplaces, and Advancing Female Leaders and she’s the CEO of Speak Happiness. She is committed to expanding happiness and inclusion in all communities. And is a globally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias, and her TED Talk, “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias” has been viewed over half a million times. She has spoken at hundreds...
2023-03-0759 min
Under the SisterhoodThankful for women with Kim McDonnellToday we are honoring Kim McDonnell a mother, sister, Impact Innovator, Social Entrepreneur; Strategic Marketer; Thought Leader; Keynote Speaker, Author and the founder of Thankful.orgShe believes doing good is good for business and social impact is a powerful business driver. And is passionate about helping brands and organisations make an impact – for business, for culture and vulnerable communities across the globe. Her company Thankful is leading the conversation of positivity and is the world’s first global lifestyle brand founded on more than 20 years of scientific research. They are the first multi-product, multi-cause socia...
2023-03-0629 min
Under the SisterhoodOlivia Clyne on leaning into her power as a world-class woman athlete.Celebrating Olivia Clyne during Women's History Month. Olivia is a daughter, sister, wife, friend, voracious reader, writer, world traveler, yogi, an integrated nutritionist in training, and a professional squash player on the world tour who has represented the United States of America for the past 16 years.Olivia has competed in 6 Women’s World Team Championships on behalf of Team USA her first at age of 15. Most recently she was part of the US team that won a silver medal at the 2022 Women's World Team Squash Championships. She has competed in 3 Pan American Games representing her count...
2023-03-061h 06
Under the SisterhoodBee Arthur on empowering women through self-expression.Today we are celebrating Beatrice Bee Arthur during Women’s History Month. Bee is a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, mentor, curator, linguistic professional, TV personality, and renowned fashion designer.Bee is of German/Polish/Russian and Ghanaian descent and was born in Odessa, Ukraine. She graduated from the University of Ghana with a BA in Linguistics, Sociology & Spanish Literature. After completing her national service with the Ghana Tourist Board, she entered the fashion scene through the "back door" and shortly after she surprised herself and the world by winning the Kora All Africa Fashion Award in S...
2023-03-041h 00
Under the SisterhoodIldi Sebestyén on finding her Doula calling.Celebrating Ildi Sebestyén during Women's History Month. Ildi is a mother, daughter, sister, wife, auntie, friend, and she’s also known as Doula Ildi, a certified birth doula and co-founder of The Budding Belly. A birthing support and education organization based in New York. As a birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, she supports individuals and families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. She believes that everyone should receive evidence-based, unbiased information to be able to self-advocate and choose the care they desire for the best possible perinatal experience. Raised in Szeged Hungary, she o...
2023-03-0458 min
Under the SisterhoodFor the forces of good as a woman with Lucia Kanter St. Amour.Celebrating Lucia Kanter St. Amour during Women's History Month. Lucia is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, VP for UN Women USA, attorney of 25 years, international negotiation superhero, and bestselling author (one of very few WOMEN experts and authors in her field). Her book, “For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation,” shot to #1 Bestseller within 10 days of its release in September 2022. As a special needs parent, executive director of a grass roots nonprofit organization, law professor, and recovering CEO, she has traveled broad and in deep territories on behalf of people who have been l...
2023-03-0349 min
Under the SisterhoodLois Hue on life as a woman of service.Celebrating Lois Hue during Women’s History Month a mother, sister, wife, friend, retired community leader, teacher, advocate for children, writer, and leader within the Red Cross of Jamaica.She collaborated with the American Red Cross which led to her becoming the principal co-author of the world-acclaimed HIV & AIDS prevention Peer Education Programme “Together We Can”. An intellectual and proud Jamaican she represented the Jamaican Red Cross at the highest seats of national, regional, and international governance. She also represented several disciplines: Disaster & Emergency, Youth Advocacy, UNHCR’s conferences on migrants & displaced persons, Climate Change, Safer Acce...
2023-03-0159 min
Under the SisterhoodLeaning into our strength and power as women with Veronica Thomas.Today we are honoring Veronica Thomas a mother, daughter, sister, friend, nutritionist, personal trainer and realtor. She’s the co-founder of BOJ Fitness with her husband where they promote health and wellness through personal and group training and nutrition coaching. Veronica is very passionate about helping others feel good and find happiness. She believes that when you FEEL GOOD both mentally and physically, you can achieve anything. Following her own motto, she has decided to become a real estate agent this spring to follow her passion of all things, real estate. Veronica was born in Romania and her...
2023-02-2445 min
Under the SisterhoodIntersectional feminism meets human rights with Melina Elverdal.Today we're honoring Melina Elverdal a daughter, sister, friend, intersectional feminist, community-builder, human rights advocate and graduate of International and European Law.Combining her love of writing and collaboration, she now works as a freelance copywriter and independent consultant. Some of her work has included the prevention of child sexual abuse material as well as corporate consulting on ways to avoid gender washing and rainbow washing. Through her work with THIS IS GENDERED, she is helping to create the world’s first intersectional feminist encyclopedia and initiate healthy conversations about gender equality.
2023-02-1735 min
Under the SisterhoodJerlyn O'Donnell on women are here to break rules and push boundariesJerlyn O’Donnell is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, experience designer, accessibility advocate, speaker, mentor, published author and illustrator, triathlete, and ultramarathon runner.Jerlyn creates rich, attention-grabbing digital experiences that amplify human purpose by concentrating on inclusivity and accessibility of design. Her passion is bridging the gap between technology and art to communicate with diverse demographics. As an ultramarathoner (she has run up to 50 miles) and triathlete (she has done two half ironman distances), she’s fast, agile, and knows the value of training and discipline. She’s from the nature island of the Caribbean, Dominica, and grew u...
2023-02-1037 min
Under the SisterhoodTevis Trower on standing in the strength of being a woman.Tevis Trower is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, advisor, strategist, leader, author of Game-Changer's Guide To Radical Success and the CEO and founder of Balance Integration which helps align leaders for organizational cultures that thrive. She’s known by Forbes’ "Breath of Fresh Air in Leadership", Tevis is a futurist leader and also the Co-Author of Habits of Success. She sits on FastCompany Executive Board, Forbes Council and is a Chief entrepreneur. She serves as a sounding board, thought leader, and wisdom cultivator for organizational leaders globally. Considered a pioneer in the field of cultural transf...
2023-02-0340 min
Under the SisterhoodEven superwoman needs help with Jayashri Srinivasan Cuffey.Today we are honoring Jayashri Srinivasan Cuffey a mother, daughter, auntie, friend, accountant, and attorney who believes that change is inevitable, and challenges are forthcoming, but with perseverance, support, and guidance much can be accomplished. She encourages women to pursue their goals and to be flexible because we are always evolving.Jayashri’s story is about how life’s experiences impact who we are and who we are meant to be.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget y...
2023-01-2650 min
Under the SisterhoodLaurel Munier on acknowledging all females no matter where they areToday we are honoring Laurel is a daughter, wife, granddaughter, niece, friend, dog mom, mental health advocate, social media manager & crisis counselor. The past 7 years Laurel spent in the entertainment industry from interviewing A-list celebrities on the red carpet to managing social media for network talk shows and influencers.In recent years she felt herself drawn toward the mental health field, finding herself most fulfilled when she was helping others. In 2020, Laurel started volunteering at the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, undergoing extensive training to become a crisis counselor. And now she works as a Supervisor at...
2023-01-2022 min
Under the SisterhoodGina Dumfries on the challenges that women are up against.Today we are honoring Gina Dumfries a mother, sister, auntie, friend, legal professional, strategist and a change management and assessment consultant. With a very independent and innovative mindset, she likes to empower others and provide them with a different perspective on life.After years of working in international Oil & Gas projects, she has now set her focus on the development of non-profit organizations.When not at work, she dedicates her time being the chair of cultural foundations and mentoring startups and scale-ups.If you haven’t already, please gi...
2023-01-1246 min
Under the SisterhoodCarrie O'Lone on being put in a box as a young female.Today we are honoring Carrie O’Lone a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, marketer for Finger Industries and the Founder of Ouch! She has a way with words, descriptive and considered. Carrie injects an infectious energy into every project, and has no “off” button. She’s recently founded Ouch! A health and pharma advertising agency dedicated to closing the gender health gap, where she focuses on ideation, account management and talent planning. She’s also marketer for Finger Industries, an exceptional animation studio who produce award winning content for clients and agencies across the world. She has 3 girl...
2023-01-0637 min
Under the SisterhoodBeing a woman of intention with Angela Gu.Today we are honoring Angela Gu a daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, optimist, and a graduate student at Harvard Business School. Angela is passionate about changing the narrative on aging and helping to address the loneliness epidemic in our society. She is endlessly curious about people’s life stories and loves spending time outdoors. She grew up in Cupertino, CA and has since spent much of her adult life in San Francisco and New York.Angela shares how women have the power of empathy.— To learn more about the work Angela is doing with the a...
2022-12-3025 min
Under the SisterhoodLinda Stalters takes you on her womanhood journey of over seven decades.Today we are honoring Linda Stalters a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, community leader and founder and retired CEO of the national-international non-for-profit organization Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Network (formerly, Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America). She is also a retired Board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Psychotherapist with broad-ranging experience as a clinical practitioner, educator, leader, and executive who is passionately committed to improving patient care, saving lives, and eliminating discrimination through education, patient advocacy, research, and clinical practice.Linda takes you on her womanhood journey of over seven decades. If...
2022-12-2352 min
Under the SisterhoodWomen lean on sisterhoods that they’ve curated with Brittani CampbellToday we're honoring Brittani-Ann Ashley Campbell a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and JD. Born and raised in Maryland. Her biggest joy is celebrating the fact that she is of Jamaican descent. Both parents are from Jamaica. She is the voice for many and the light that gives a spark of hope for countless young women around the world. Brittani started her journey at the age of seven as a Sacred Jewel with Coore Foundation’s Girls Right Of Way, GROW Sisterhood project. In light of the aforementioned, because of her belief that...
2022-12-1636 min
Under the SisterhoodTereza Machado Menuez on growing up as a woman in a misogynistic cultureToday we are honoring Tereza Machado Menuez a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, artist, stylist, producer and business woman.Born in Brazil at fifteen her family was torn apart due to the country being in a state of political unrest. Her older and younger sister manage to flee to the United States in Long Island NY. It was 3 years before Tereza joined her sisters and life began in NY where she finished out high school and met her now husband Doug. She worked in NYC in a sweat shop before going back to Brazil to pursue her education...
2022-12-0933 min
Under the SisterhoodDenise Love Hewett on gender as a construct.Today we are honoring Denise Love Hewett a daughter, sister, dog mom, friend, recovering founder, podcast host, public speaker and professional DJ. She's had many lives with a career spanning across fashion, nightlife, entertainment and tech. Her podcast, DO THE WORK” focuses on the intersection of business and spirituality to redefine leadership to be more holistic. She speaks on the subjects of inequity across industries and her latest talk is on professional heartbreak and the process of resilience. Denise shares a provocative perspective on women in today’s world and societal and systemic constructs. —To b...
2022-12-0239 min
Under the SisterhoodWomen don't have a linear path with Jiaming JuToday we're honoring Jiaming Ju a mother, daughter, sister, friend, longevity economist and Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor in training and the founder and CEO of Kun Health. Following a decade of a global career in economic policy with a focus on the aging population, Jiaming joined her family business in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) in 2020. She has since founded @kunhealth in 2022, a startup that helps the 30+ better their movement health, using her family's cherished herbal medicine formula.Learn more about her company at https://www.kun.healthIf you haven’t alr...
2022-11-2543 min
Under the SisterhoodUrsula Ngonadi on wife | mother | sister and sister code.Today we are honoring Ursula Ngonadi a wife, mother, sister, friend, community leader, education facilitator, advocate for women, floral couture artist and the founder of House of Bloomz and Little Feet Play & Learning Centre. Ursula lives for love and for family.She is Cameroonian born, raised and educated in the UK. A year ago she and her family embarked on a journey of a life time and started traveling around Africa and recently settled in Ghana west Africa.Living, working and raising children in the west, Ursula and her husband had always been u...
2022-11-1855 min
Under the SisterhoodJordan Mallis on finding your voice as a young woman.Today we are honoring Jordan Mallis a daughter, granddaughter, niece, friend, conservationist, and a rising Sophomore at Eckerd College studying Environmental Studies and Women Gender and Sexuality Studies. Jordan is passionate about the environment, music, empowerment, and adventure and is determined to advocate, educate, and preserve our planet and all who walk on it. She has worked with numerous non-profit organizations to benefit her community and as a Senior Fellow, Mentor, and Project Leader for LiveGirl, a strong female-lead group that gives girls the 21st century skills and opportunities to make change and to put their best foot forward...
2022-11-1133 min
Under the SisterhoodWomen have so many more opportunities today with Manjula BoseToday we are honoring Manjula Bose a mother, grandmother, friend, spiritualist, musician, and a retired college lecturer in philosophy, who is now in her eighties and has lived her whole life in New Dehli, India. And she still actively shares and publishes on her blog https://manjulabose.blogspot.com/Manjula shares her female experiences from motherhood to philosophy. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
2022-11-0436 min
Under the SisterhoodPhaedra Haringsma on you don’t have to wear the pants to wear the pantsToday we are honoring Phaedra Haringsma a daughter, friend, photographer, freelance journalist and editor, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.She is currently finishing her degree in International Relations at the London School of Economics. Phaedra's research interests lie in Atlantic history and contemporary colonial power dynamics.In her spare time she likes to travel the world and explore different cuisines.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
2022-10-2848 min
Under the SisterhoodGetting in touch with your feminine energy and intuition with Elizabeth MazzToday we are honoring Elizabeth Mazz a mother, daughter, sister, friend, writer, creative, entrepreneur and founder of Mazz Hanna and CEO of Nailing Hollywood.After spending over a decade as a Creative Director at advertising agencies in New York City and Los Angeles, Elizabeth (AKA, Mazz) Hanna decided to turn her passion for crystals and nail art into a full-time career. Mazz's innovative and conceptual approach of pairing crystal healing with nail styling is what led her to create the Crystal Healing Manicure™. As a certified crystal healer and aromatherapist, Mazz created custom-blended crystal elixirs based on he...
2022-10-2130 min
Under the SisterhoodBeing seen, heard and standing tall as a young woman with Nayara Vargas.Today we are honoring Nayara Vargas a daughter, sister, friend, artist and a student studying to be an art historian. Her work is currently showing in a student exhibition at the MoMA. Nayara is a friend to all, who hopes to use her own art, as well as that of others to inspire people. Nayara shares her female experiences at a young age and how being seen, heard and standing tall are her calls to action. —To see Nayara’s art visit her instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nayara.paints/
2022-10-1426 min
Under the SisterhoodDoaa Fahmy on the power of mentoring womenToday we are honoring Doaa Fahmy a mother, daughter, sister, friend, multi linguist, world traveler and human resources leader specializing in DE&I at an international fortune 500 company. She’s an Egyptian woman who works in multiple countries including France, United States and Egypt and on behalf of talent around the world.Doaa shares her unique perspective as an Egyptian woman navigating the departure from her country of origin, and being a single mother raising 2 daughters in a foreign one.—To learn more about Doaa’s perspectives on Diversity Equity and Inclus...
2022-10-0631 min
Under the SisterhoodErin Gallagher speaks up and out about protecting and lifting all womenToday we are honoring Erin Gallagher a mother, daughter, sister, friend, Jedi change agent, Entrepreneur, Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Recipient 2022, Intersectional Feminist, Writer, Speaker and CEO + Founder of Ella, a disruptive ecosystem powering intersectional gender equity. It’s an inclusive network appreciating women and their wealth. Erin brings almost 20 years experience leading global marketing, business development, media relations, branding, communications and organizational and culture change to the many roles she currently plays: small business owner, disruptor, entrepreneur, system-challenger and mother to two young boys. She has counseled C-suite and senior leaders at some of...
2022-09-3051 min
Under the SisterhoodMoheerah Iftikhar on living, surviving and excelling in a male dominated society.Today we are honoring Moheerah Iftikhar a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, writer, debater, advocate for women and student.18 year old Moheerah found liberation in poetry. She yearns to write as passionately as she thinks. She is currently doing her A-levels. As much as diversity intrigues her, discrimination is what earns her aversion. Empathy is her most treasured quality which she has inherited from her parents. Endorsing Rumi's saying, "Raise your words, not your voice", open minded debates and discussions have earned her several awards in debate competitions. Having remarkable speaking skills, she became a story teller for "...
2022-09-2331 min
Under the SisterhoodBeing a woman in today's world with Dr. Hillary Anger ElfenbeinToday we are honoring Hillary Anger Elfenbein a mother, daughter, auntie, sister, friend, non-pro#t board member, comedian and a tenured professor and researcher in social psychology and organizational behavior at the Olin Business School. At work, she is the John and Ellen Wallace Distinguished Professor and Chair of Organizational Behavior at Washington University in St. Louis. Hillary holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Master’s degree in Statistics, and undergraduate degrees in Physics and Sanskrit language, all from Harvard University. Her academic research is about emotion in the workplace. Hillary shares a how being a...
2022-09-1642 min
Under the SisterhoodJohanna Rustia on being female and standing toe to toe with men.Today we are honoring Johanna Russia a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, artist, designer, creative director and Founder of SNACKS OF SUBSTANCE a New York-based food startup . The company’s plant-based ethos draws from a belief that we’ll do well by doing good. Good for the people, the planet, and the animals.Prior to this she worked as a creative director in the advertising industry for 20 years while pursuing a passion for real estate investing.Creating Snacks Of Substance was through sheer necessity, a need to satisfy a wicked sweet tooth with a tall order of a...
2022-09-0937 min
Under the SisterhoodCindy Gallop on the need for more bold and assertive women as role models.Today we are honoring Cindy Gallop a daughter, sister, friend, brand and business innovator, strategist, diversity consultant, speaker and founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn. She’s a brand and business innovator, available for clients who want to seize this opportunity to change the game in their sector, and who are looking for radical, breakthrough, innovative and transformative ways to do so. My consulting approach can be summarized as 'I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business.'Cindy is also a diversity consultant and speaker, who works with companies who wan...
2022-09-0218 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. Huma Baig on balancing the demands of being a woman and a healer from two cultures.Today we are honoring Dr. Huma Baig a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, advocate, yogi, healer and surgeon. She is a second year general surgery resident at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA with an interest in trauma surgery. Huma is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and Yale College. Huma is a beautiful and brilliant woman who has made it her purpose to heal others. She is a first generation Pakistani-American who grew up outside of Chicago.Huma shares how she balances the demands of being a woman and a healer from two cultures.
2022-08-2644 min
Under the SisterhoodRiya Shah on being a young woman founder and innovator.Today we are honoring Riya Shah a daughter, sister, friend, engineering student and founder of Fetal Life a pregnancy device company focusing on improving pregnancy outcomes and mitigating access to care issues and healthcare costs through its innovative at-home use driven contraction device, fetal heartbeat device, mobile app, and telehealth features, extending care past hospital walls.Riya shares how growing up in a supportive family and community has made her journey as a young woman entrepreneur possible even when things get tough.—To get to know more about what Riya and he...
2022-08-2630 min
Under the SisterhoodThe Vagipreneur® Rachel Braun Scherl on the interconnectedness of womanhood and women’s health.Today we are honoring Rachel Braun Scherl a mother, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, author, Vagipreneur®, Keynote Speaker, FemTech Expert and Co-Founder of SPARK Solutions for Growth.A respected entrepreneur and thought leader, Rachel Braun Scherl brings passion and commitment to all of her endeavors. She has successfully launched, built and revitalized companies around the globe, based on the belief that sustainable, profitable growth starts with a sound strategy and is continually driven forward by connecting with customers, building partnerships, and creating revenue.As Managing Partner and Co-Founder of SPARK, she has led global consulting engagements w...
2022-08-2645 min
Under the SisterhoodFrancilia Wilkins Rahim on women being a torch of empowerment.Today we are honoring Francilia Wilkins Rahim a daughter, auntie, sister, friend, thought leader, staunch advocate for diversity in procurement, development and management and she is the founder and CEO of R. F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc. a development and management consulting firm dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of project management services to drive the success of the nation's businesses.She is a sought-after speaker on equity and inclusion, minority and women business development, the creation of economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities and the diversification of corporate America. And has won numerous awards and recognition for her w...
2022-08-2643 min
Under the SisterhoodDivine femininity and creating a new world with Georgia BlatchfordToday we are honoring Georgia Blatchford who is a daughter, sister, friend, artist, writer, advocate, teacher, business strategist, life coach, a mystic energy healer and embodiment teacher who is passionate about self-expression and empowerment. She’s a certified yoga teacher and reiki healer, with many passions and offerings, including tarot, energy healing, astrology, tantra, kundalini and plant medicine. Georgia left a 6-year finance career to pursue her passions and her purpose, and it lights her soul on fire to be in the work of guiding women and men towards their souls alignment.In today’s podcast we disc...
2022-08-2636 min
Under the SisterhoodHui Tang on her female experiences in China and her life as a woman in America.Today we are honoring Hui Tang a mother, daughter, sister, friend, advocate for women’s rights and a healthcare marketing leader specializing in data and analytics. She’s a working mom and when not working Hui spends the rest of her time with her 7 month old baby and husband. Being a first generation immigrant, she enjoys exploring life in the States, but she also misses her family back home. Like all busy moms, Hui is learning the art of balancing the little triumphs, chaos, self care, and the massive to-do list with grace. Hui sh...
2022-08-2637 min
Under the SisterhoodLD Holley on the power of womanhood and navigating the world of movement.Today we are honoring LD Holley a daughter, soul sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, hype squad cheerleader, experience creator, circle holder, movement guide, flow artist and fire dancer. For over 25 years, their life has been guided by movement and filled with experiences allowing them to connect, express, and continue to grow into the fullest expression of their being. From competitive figure skating and an interest in events and party logistics from a young age: LD has spent their life deepening into their connection to their body and own inner wisdom, while creating experiences for people to enjoy a...
2022-08-2628 min
Under the SisterhoodTeaching women to have confidence and conviction with Elysa HochmanToday we are honoring Elysa Hochman a mother, musician, composer, performer, teacher and entrepreneur. Elysa is a professional guitarist who has performed at Lincoln Center, the US Open, celebrity events and more. She’s the co-founder and director of the New York Guitar Academy, “Rumba Flamenca” and “Quarantined Quartet.” And is an author of “Classical and Flamenco Guitar Solos and Etudes”. Elysa has a new book scheduled to release this fall called “The Book of Rumba Strums.” She has released 2 instrumental albums that include original songs and arrangements in the classical and flamenco genre under her guitar duo “Jay & Lee Rumb...
2022-08-2647 min
Under the SisterhoodLifting women around the world with Ann-Marie Zoe Coore.Today we are honoring Ann-Marie Zoe Coore who is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, and an International Public Health Specialist for over 20 years who founded the Coore Foundation a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1999, and in 2012 its subsidiary Girls Right Of Way providing a global path for at risk girls to realize their full potential and thereby reverse societal blockades though sexual and reproductive health, literacy, crime prevention and leadership strategy education. To date she and her team have trained over 10,000 youth in 23 countries. And as a continuation of the women empowerment mission, in 2016 the I AM A Q...
2022-08-2638 min